"As Numerous As the Stars": The Faith of Abraham | Mthr Natalia
Mar 24, 2024
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Mother Natalia discusses lessons from Abraham's life, emphasizing trust in God's protection and comfort. Explore Abraham's profound faith through God's impossible promises and willingness to sacrifice. Reflect on the importance of faith and trust in God's love and mercy during challenging times.
Trusting Jesus as our shield in times of fear and adversity.
Believing in God's ability to fulfill promises beyond human understanding.
Deep dives
Lesson 1: God as Our Shield
In a difficult exchange, the fear of being wounded by a loved one paralyzed the speaker. The image of being on a battlefield, speaking love and truth, resonated with the speaker. Reading Genesis 15, the speaker found solace in 'Fear not Abram, I am your shield', realizing the need to trust Jesus as our protector amidst fear and attacks.
Lesson 2: Unseen Promise of Descendants
In Genesis 15, God challenges Abram to number the stars before sunset, a seemingly impossible task. Despite the impossibility, Abram believed in the promise of descendants. This faith was rooted in past experiences of God's providence, reinforcing the trust in divine fulfillment even when unable to see the evidence.
Lesson 3: Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac
Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac exemplifies his faith in God's power to raise men from the dead. Through Hebrews 11, it is revealed that Abraham believed in God's ability to do the impossible. This act signifies trusting God beyond human understanding and leaning into the divine mercy and compassion, irrespective of personal challenges.